By Rangarirai Shanyurai
In what could be one of the most heartrending incidents, two sisters from Munorwei Village, Chief Gudo in Chiredzi died one after the other in hospital after they were stabbed by a man from the same village over an undisclosed matter on September 1, 2024 while coming from Checheche Business Centre.
Masvingo Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the death of the two sisters, Marurumwei and Itai Sambana from Musarevana Village, Ndali in Chiredzi as well as the arrest of Misheck Mutende in connection with the murder case.
“I confirm the death of Marurumwei and Itai who were stabbed to death by Mutende over an undisclosed issue. We urge members of the public to solve disputes peacefully and encourage individuals to refrain from carrying weapons,” said Dhewa.
Circumstances are that at around 1800 hours on the day in question, Marurumwei and Itai were coming from Checheche Business Centre together with Elizabeth Mavhu (31) when Mutende followed them.
Mavhu left the two sisters lying along a footpath, drunk and after about an hour she heard voices crying for help and rushed to the scene. She saw one Disperse Mukwama (22) wrestling Mutende who was holding a knife and the two sisters lying unconscious.
Mavhu managed to disarm Mutende and some villagers came to help with a scotch-cart to assist the two sisters. The two were taken to Sangwe Clinic for medical examination where it was noted that they had sustained swollen heads. They were both transferred to St Peters then Parirenyatwa Hospital for medical attention.
Unfortunately, on September 6 at around 0730 hours Itai passed away, followed by Marurumwei the next day.
Mutende was later arrested by Chikombedzi police.
